August 1st, the original launch date for the domain extension .CM, never happened due to some technical difficulties with Cameroon internet connections. As promised in my last update I’d keep everyone posted on the progress of .CM launch.
This morning I received an email from the CEO of Netcom.cm Moustapha Saya Kaigama. Here is what he said, which you could also read on register.cm.
“Dear Registrars,
First of all we would like to apologize for the delay of the “Go Live”
and we highly appreciate the patience you have had with us, while we were working to resolve the technical issues.
Many registrars were confused with the end date of landrush and, thus, failed to submit all the landrush domains before we actually locked down the system. Therefore we have decided to re-open landrush for an additional two weeks, starting on Monday.
Re opening of landrush: 10th August 2009 at 00:00:01 UTC.
Closing of landrush: 23rd August 2009 at 23:59:59 UTC.
To ensure that all historical domain data will be correctly imported into our system and to avoid mistakes we will lock down our zone for three days after landrush period. Go live will start on the 4th day.
Go Live: 27th August 2009 at 00:00:01 UTC.
NameJet, our auction partner will announce the new date for the auction start on their website and will also inform the bidders via email.
Last but not least we would like to express our thankfulness to Cocca, especially Mr. Garth Miller, for the input on how to solve the technic.
Best regards,
Moustapha Saya Kaigama
CEO of Netcom.cm Sarl”
We’ll have to wait a little longer for what has been categorized as the .com typo.
